PeaceVision Hurricane Ian Recovery Concert in downtown Fort Myers

Reporter: Jolena Esperto Writer: Paul Dolan
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Sunday evening people are gathering for the PeaceVision Hurricane Ian Recovery Concert at the Caloosa Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers.

Despite the rain and overcast, people came and enjoyed the concert and fundraiser which wrapped up by 6:30 p.m.

Musicians performing at the concert in downtown Fort Myers. CREDIT: WINK News

The concert benefitted The Harry Chapin Foodbank, The Lee County Coalition, and Kimmie’s Recovery Zone.

Both local and international performers took the stage giving Southwest Florida a show, one of which was Livingston Taylor.

“All of us were so compelled about the ferocity of Ian hitting you people and just the devastation that it caused. And what’s amazing is to see the energy and ferocity and the engine of hope that rise up,” Taylor said. “How devastating it was just to see the houses completely in the ground. Other than that this is beautiful it’s super cold but a beautiful place to be.”

The weather couldn’t stop the concert from being a success and Southwest Florida residents from coming together.

People attending the concert in downtown Fort Myers. CREDIT: WINK News

There was also a silent art auction with proceeds benefitting the three local charities.

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